Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1769, Jesse Mercer was born. The Baptist minister authored the state constitution’s guarantee of religious liberty and helped found Mercer University … Continue reading Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Monday, December 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1939, Gone with the Wind premiered in Atlanta. The film adaptation of Margaret Mitchell’s novel is considered one of the most-watched … Continue reading Monday, December 15, 2025

Sunday, December 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1920, Charley Trippi was born. The Pennsylvania native led the University of Georgia to gridiron glory and earned a place … Continue reading Sunday, December 14, 2025

Saturday, December 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, three Georgia generals helped repel U.S. assaults at the Battle of Fredericksburg, securing a significant Confederate victory and lifting … Continue reading Saturday, December 13, 2025

Friday, December 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this date in 2004, the Atlanta Falcons secured the NFC South title with a 35-10 home win against Oakland.  A national guard unit … Continue reading Friday, December 12, 2025

Thursday, December 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1944, Brenda Lee was born in Atlanta. The hit singer of I’m Sorry and Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree grew up in … Continue reading Thursday, December 11, 2025

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, Eastern Air Lines launched the first passenger flight from New York to Atlanta, cementing Atlanta’s rise as a Southern transportation hub. … Continue reading Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1845, Joel Chandler Harris was born in Eatonton. His Uncle Remus tales, drawn from African-American folklore, shaped American storytelling and cartoon … Continue reading Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Monday, December 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1765, Eli Whitney was born. His cotton gin, perfected near Savannah, transformed the South and reshaped America’s economy and labor system. … Continue reading Monday, December 8, 2025

Sunday, December 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1946, the Winecoff Hotel Fire in Atlanta resulted in the death of 119 people. As the deadliest hotel fire in U.S. … Continue reading Sunday, December 7, 2025